Military leaders have used Battle Staff Rides (BSR) as a cornerstone of military professional development since the 19th century. A BSR uses terrain walks, battlefield tours, and the study of historic battles and military campaigns to impart lessons of the past that enhance leadership, decision making, and critical thinking in ways no classroom can.

At AST, we continue this tradition by delivering customized, immersive staff rides for today’s military and law enforcement professionals. Our programs use the compelling aspects of actual battles to advance our clients’ training objectives, turning cold classroom concepts into tangible tactical lessons applicable to modern operational dilemmas and challenges.

Our historians and subject matter experts include former military officers and academic scholars who design tailored, mission-focused experiences that address a wide range of topics of interest to Senior Leaders, Non-Commissioned Officers, and civilians. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational dilemmas faced by actual leaders, and how their strategy, leadership, and the terrain itself impacted the outcomes of their decisions. These experiences are brought to life through expertly facilitated discussions and analysis delivered on the actual battlefields where history was written.

AST offers BSR and similar experiences throughout Europe and the United States. From ancient warfare between the Greeks and Persians (490-479 BC) to the World Wars, the U.S. Civil War, and modern conflicts, AST harnesses centuries of military history to present specific topics to modern leaders in a way that is relevant, engaging, and intellectually challenging.

AST ensures every event offers a well-rounded experience that immerses participants in the history, cuisine, and environment of the region, creating a deeper appreciation of the operational context and the people who lived it. We manage travel, transport, lodging, and other details involved in delivering exceptional, historically grounded, and mission relevant training experiences that strengthen leadership across all domains of government service.